Sermons on Fasting And Prayer:

Prayer Of Nehemiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015

Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Fasting And Heart Traesure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023

Jesus says, Be not like the hypocrites.

ON FASTING and HEART TREASURE. Matthew 6:16-24. MATTHEW 6:16-18. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray. So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner. The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fast Food Faith Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004

Fast food, fast weddings, fast language, microwave ovens, faxes, cell phones, call waiting. No waiting, instant gratification, that¡¯s what we¡¯re all about.

FAST FOOD FAITH 2 Kings 5: 1-14 That¡¯s it. Now I¡¯ve seen it all! I watched a show called Married by America in which a group of single women and a group of single men gave the TV audience information about themselves and were then paired up by the viewers. Viewers chose who they would marry. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022

A warning against mixing things that differ.

A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah's Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Nehemiah’s prayer is instructional for today’s believer. It instills lessons of compassion, extended prayer, and is encouraging as to the power of prayer to effect change.

"Nehemiah’s Prayer" Neh. 1:1-2:6 Intro: Sometime last year while reading for my devotions, the passage for the day was this one in Nehemiah. I struck me hard. I made a note in the margin of my Bible and determined to get back to it when I had an opportunity. Tonight I have such an opportunity. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fast God Chooses

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014

While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Types Of Fasts In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

In the Old and New Testaments, we see different types of fasts that brought about supernatural results. Each fast had a distinct purpose and pattern, but all had one common factor: they were directed toward God and done with sincerity of heart.

TYPES OF FASTS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-3, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the Bible. It is a God-ordained means of humbling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God-Connecting Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be God-connecting prayer.

God-Connecting Prayer Selected Scriptures I. Priority of Prayer A. John 15:7, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” B. James 4:2b, “You do not have because you do not ask” C. Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lent - A Season Of Fasting

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2019

What the season of Lent is all about

Weekend Message/Devotion March 10, 2019 Isaiah 58 LENT – A Season of Fasting Can you find anything in the Holy Scriptures that refer to LENT as a prescribed order of holy days or platform for observance? I find the word “lent” seven times in the bible (Exodus 12:38, Deuteronomy 23:19, 1 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Changing Prayer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

Want to pray prayers that change the world, or even your world? Daniel changed the world with his prayer in Daniel 9. What characterizes the kind of prayer that changes the world?

Well, it’s the first of November, and two days from now one of the most contentious Presidential elections in our history will, perhaps, be decided. I read a newspaper article this week that said that not only Americans but even the people of other nations are anxious about what will be happening ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Jeremiah 25:11-12, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Prayer, Prayer And Prayer

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 2, 2012

The importance of prayer as taught and modeled by Jesus and His many disciples who have gone before us. -- 31 prayer quotes

Prayer, Prayer and Prayer Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 adfontes.djl@gmail.com 01-01-2012 SCIPTURE READING Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Hold Fast To The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 14, 2025

Paul wrote to enlighten the believers who were in the midst of confusion. We learn to be discerning, to love the truth, and to contend for the faith.

2 Thess 2:1-5 Hold Fast to the Truth 2 Thess 2:1-3a 1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 1 John 2:18, 1 John 4:1-3, Matthew 24:10-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Fast And Live

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultivating Spiritual Disciplines Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and maturity among believers.

CULTIVATING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 6:6, Luke 18:1, Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance